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BR Excavating

387 Alabama Highway 13
5.00(
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Approved Pro

BR Excavating

387 Alabama Highway 13
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

BR Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Brandon did exactly what he promised and met all my expectations. I was especially pleased with his timing."

Frank H on November 2020

BR Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Brandon did exactly what he promised and met all my expectations. I was especially pleased with his timing."

Frank H on November 2020


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Whaleys Essential Pressure Washing

2001 Ridgetop Ct
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Whaleys Essential Pressure Washing

2001 Ridgetop Ct
5.00(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a local professional Residential Power Washing and Soft Washing small business. We run a 4,000 psi pressure washer that’s sure to deep clean the dirtiest concrete. For more fragile surfaces, we have a soft wash system to provide the best cleaning for brick, vinyl, stucco and painted surfaces.

"Justin did a great job, was on time and very professional through the whole process. ! I was honestly amazed at how bad my driveway looked before he pressure washed. Will definitely use in the future!"

Russell C on December 2020

We are a local professional Residential Power Washing and Soft Washing small business. We run a 4,000 psi pressure washer that’s sure to deep clean the dirtiest concrete. For more fragile surfaces, we have a soft wash system to provide the best cleaning for brick, vinyl, stucco and painted surfaces.

"Justin did a great job, was on time and very professional through the whole process. ! I was honestly amazed at how bad my driveway looked before he pressure washed. Will definitely use in the future!"

Russell C on December 2020


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HDR Landscape

4116 Colony Park Dr
5.00(
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HDR Landscape

4116 Colony Park Dr
5.00(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

HDR Landscapes has been providing an assortment of professional landscaping services for years to homeowners and commercial properties. We provide landscape services in Birmingham and surrounding areas. If you place an elevated value on experience and expertise, a professional and courteous staff, and all the other abilities required to bring your landscape to its finest, we hope you will consider HDR Landscapes as your partner. Get in touch with us to set up a consultation, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to enquire what services are right for your home.

"Hunter reviewed our plans and made some additional recommendations. We still owned the process and he did his best to create our vision out of hardscape material. He was prompt to come out and gave a very detailed estimate, breaking down materials and service. There was no doubt what was included in the quote. There were other firms that quoted the project at a lower price that did not get the job because their quote was too ambiguous. When it came to the installation, they were prompt, detailed and clean. Within three days they were complete. At the end of each workday the cleaned up and left the site presentable. We received great value and great service. We are delighted with HDR Landscaping’s work and highly recommend them"

Leonard N on October 2025

HDR Landscapes has been providing an assortment of professional landscaping services for years to homeowners and commercial properties. We provide landscape services in Birmingham and surrounding areas. If you place an elevated value on experience and expertise, a professional and courteous staff, and all the other abilities required to bring your landscape to its finest, we hope you will consider HDR Landscapes as your partner. Get in touch with us to set up a consultation, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to enquire what services are right for your home.

"Hunter reviewed our plans and made some additional recommendations. We still owned the process and he did his best to create our vision out of hardscape material. He was prompt to come out and gave a very detailed estimate, breaking down materials and service. There was no doubt what was included in the quote. There were other firms that quoted the project at a lower price that did not get the job because their quote was too ambiguous. When it came to the installation, they were prompt, detailed and clean. Within three days they were complete. At the end of each workday the cleaned up and left the site presentable. We received great value and great service. We are delighted with HDR Landscaping’s work and highly recommend them"

Leonard N on October 2025




Benchmark Outdoor Services LLC.

1055 Baskin Ferry Rd
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Benchmark Outdoor Services LLC.

1055 Baskin Ferry Rd
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13 years of experience

Benchmark offers all your outdoor service needs, from lawn and landscape maintenance to decks and railings, iron fencing, pond install. If we do not offer the service then we will point you in the direction of a company that we trust and work closely with to get the job done. We are a small business with two main employees that manage all properties. The same people will always maintain your property. We offer discounts to All law enforcement officers, First responders, and Military Personnel. The discount is based on the package that you choose, but it is somewhere around 25%

Benchmark offers all your outdoor service needs, from lawn and landscape maintenance to decks and railings, iron fencing, pond install. If we do not offer the service then we will point you in the direction of a company that we trust and work closely with to get the job done. We are a small business with two main employees that manage all properties. The same people will always maintain your property. We offer discounts to All law enforcement officers, First responders, and Military Personnel. The discount is based on the package that you choose, but it is somewhere around 25%


Cutthroat Contracting LLC

176 B Liberty Rd.
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Cutthroat Contracting LLC

176 B Liberty Rd.
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10 years of experience

Cutthroat Contracting LLC. is a new growing company based in Odenville, Alabama. For the past three months we have been doing contract work for Norfolk Southern Corp. Currently, we have 8 anxious men with several years of experience in several different fields of work. When it comes down to work, we don't leave the site til' the job is done right.

Cutthroat Contracting LLC. is a new growing company based in Odenville, Alabama. For the past three months we have been doing contract work for Norfolk Southern Corp. Currently, we have 8 anxious men with several years of experience in several different fields of work. When it comes down to work, we don't leave the site til' the job is done right.




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JD Construction Services

25 Aldrich Rd
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JD Construction Services

25 Aldrich Rd
No reviews yet
15 years of experience

Welcome serving Alabama since 2010 At JD Construction Services we offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy.We take jobs of all sizes,from small properties to large sites in both residential and commercial settings.Our goal is to provide a stress free landscaping service to all of our customers.Customer satisfaction is our highest priority and will always be.We are proud to offer our commercial clients a wide range of services simplifying their ability to get commercial projects completed.At JD CONSTRUCTION we are a full service design/build company with wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of new home construction or landscape supplies,finding suitable land, design, landscaping your yard, driveway repair,brush removal,land grading, and etc. We have earned subsequent and continued success by building working relationships with our clients and backing it up with hard work. Lets discuss your ideas! Thanks for visiting!

Welcome serving Alabama since 2010 At JD Construction Services we offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy.We take jobs of all sizes,from small properties to large sites in both residential and commercial settings.Our goal is to provide a stress free landscaping service to all of our customers.Customer satisfaction is our highest priority and will always be.We are proud to offer our commercial clients a wide range of services simplifying their ability to get commercial projects completed.At JD CONSTRUCTION we are a full service design/build company with wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of new home construction or landscape supplies,finding suitable land, design, landscaping your yard, driveway repair,brush removal,land grading, and etc. We have earned subsequent and continued success by building working relationships with our clients and backing it up with hard work. Lets discuss your ideas! Thanks for visiting!

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Sand is a common sublayer for hardscape features like driveways, paver patios, and more. Most projects that involve sand require a 1-inch layer to promote evenness, drainage, and weight distribution. For further drainage, most projects have a 6-inch minimum layer of gravel beneath the sand. 

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

  • River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. 

  • These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. 

  • River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. 

  • Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

Yes, you can custom-color your gravel if you’d like. Use an acrylic- or oil-based paint designed for outdoor use, and apply sealant to protect it from the elements. Some companies offer customized color gravel, either mixing the colorant in a cement mixer with gravel or using industrial mixers to dye, paint, or color it.

The best mulches for trees are wood chips, bark nuggets, or pine straw. Depending on your goals, you may want to avoid using plastic, stone, rubber, or wet grass clippings. Plastic mulch prevents water from reaching the mulched areas of your tree, stones don’t offer any nutritional benefits to the soil, rubber can release byproducts into the soil when it decomposes, and wet grass clippings can lead to rot. 

Plastic may prove beneficial in cold climates in the winter, but wood chips are the ideal option for most environments.

Yes, pea gravel is good for driveways as long as your driveway isn’t built on a hill or any type of slope where it can slide. It’ll settle on a flat surface and create a suitable driveway over time, though some spreading initially will take place. If you're wondering how to make a gravel driveway in a high-rainfall area, using pea gravel could help you to cut down on costs needed for extra drainage solutions.

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